no4t

[deer hunter]

Hi All, i have owned my No4t for about 25 years and am thinking of selling it. what do i look at to confirm if it is an original or a repro . the rifle is in very good condition and has the S51 mark on the butt.
Many thanks

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[Micheal Doyne]

If you post some high resolution photos of all makings and the total rifle and scope then people will probably give you a pretty good indication.

[Gil Boyd]

Deer Hunter,
I am sure there will be some interest at the right price.
If you could put up the numbers on the action showing the S and the Pinned scope side with the serial numbers on the scope and the bracket, wrist and the S51 I am sure that would suffice. Is it a Maltby?

[deer hunter]

Hi Sorry to be thick but how do i see where it was made

[Gil Boyd]

A letter and number will be evident on the wrist with the serial number beside it. Let us know what it says and we'll give you the answer in the absence of any photos!

[GeeRam]

Hi Sorry to be thick but how do i see where it was made

The markings will tell you. Left side of the butt socket, if it has M47C stamped above the serial number, it was made at BSA Shirley, as most last war 4T's were. If its not M47C marked, its likely a Maltby made, unless it happens to be a Canadian 4T of course, or an early trials conversion.

As said, get some detailed photos posted or email to someone that can post them for you.

[Alan de Enfield]

Hi Sorry to be thick but how do i see where it was made

Manufacturer's mark or name will be either on the left hand side of the butt socket or on the left hand side of the action around the mounts for the scope.

Typical 'names' to look for would be

F (or ROF F)
M47C
M (or ROF M)
or a Serial number containing an L or a C (similar to 25C12345, or 10L3456)

My M47c (BSA) No4T

[GeeRam]

Hi All, i have owned my No4t for about 25 years and am thinking of selling it. what do i look at to confirm if it is an original or a repro . the rifle is in very good condition and has the S51 mark on the butt.
Many thanks

As said, post some detailed photo's, but if you've owned it 25 years, it's most likely real anyway, as 25 years ago there was no real need or demand to repro them, as nice ones could be had for relatively little money!
Different world a quarter of a century later!
If matching numbers, and original scope to rifle match, and with Transit chest and internal items, then it's been a good investment on what you paid for it 25 years ago.

[deer hunter]

thanks all for kind help ,i will try and post pics over the next few days .i'm very good at sorting tank engines and other bits of kit but uploading pics is not easy for me . i will seek help . the fore end wood and rifle serial no.are the same . it has the correct box and i have the scout telescope also plus other bits

[Roger Payne]

Yes, let us have a few photo's with reference to the body side wall, butt socket, & a view showing the body pads with the scope OFF as well as on. You'll then be up to your neck in useful information!